The creature was found by a member of the public who tried to escape from the bottle, which was clamped tightly around his head.

His muzzle was almost completely covered by the end of the bottle, making it impossible to reach for food.

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Inspector Grant said, "This situation could have been a lot worse for this hedgehog, but fortunately it was not hurt. The majority of people throw their garbage away carefully, but for the few who do not, this can be very dangerous for animals.

"In this case, I suspect that the hedgehog was looking for food when she got stuck. Most cases of litter in animals are preventable if the waste is properly and responsibly disposed of. "

The charity said there had been 5,081 calls for litter-trapped animals in the past year and called on the public to be more cautious about dumping.

A spokesman said: "Animals looking for food can be trapped in tin cans and the sharp edges can cause injury.

"The RSPCA encourages people to clean and empty food containers before they are clamped or cut in half before being recycled so as to avoid catching or injuring animals or wildlife.

"Elastic bands also present a great risk to small animals and birds, as these bands wrap around their bodies or beaks and can cause choking and other injuries. Therefore, if possible, people should reuse them or cut them before dropping them off.

"Broken glass can cause serious injury, and small animals can be trapped in jars and bottles, prompting homeowners to clean and recycle the glass as much as possible."